Stage 11 · Quadratic Equations

11.2 Completing the Square: Reshaping the Equation into a Perfect Square

Learn to rewrite any quadratic equation as a perfect square so you can take roots, laying the foundation for the quadratic formula.

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11.2.1 Revisiting the Perfect Square Formula 11.2.2 Completing the Square When the Leading Coefficient Is 1 11.2.3 Completing the Square When the Leading Coefficient Isn't 1 11.2.4 Solving an Equation Fully by Completing the Square 11.2.5 The Geometric Picture of Completing the Square

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